April 3rd 2020 MDT
Sunday Odaiba Beginners’*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 for an easy, 30-km ride out to the magical island in the bay. Convenience store break, back by 2:30 at the latest. Leader: Sal,090-7816-4612 -- Thank you for being on our list. You can Unsubscribe at any time. ...Continue Reading
April 3rd 2020 MDT
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April 3rd 2020 MDT
The loneliness of the *social-distanced cyclist*If I have to stay home another weekend I’m going to punch someone. So we have two rides planned for Saturday (none Sunday). Jack will take a group of ambitious riders willing to take a long train ride on a lengthy hill-climb, and I’ll keep things exciting closer to home with a beginners’ ride out to Odaiba.But please observe social-distancing common sense. Riders MUST bring a face mask and wear it at the meet-up and during breaks. But not necessarily while riding. An ...Continue Reading
March 26th 2020 MDT
Homebound Bikers*Both Saturday and Sunday look pretty wet and anyway the Tokyo governor has asked us to stay home this weekend. So no rides from me. If you really need exercise, by all means go out for a ride, but perhaps best to do it alone. We’ll probably attempt some social-distanced rides next weekend.Il Padrone, 090-5813-6721=========================On an unrelated note, some repatriating friends have decided at the last minute to sell their bikes rather than take them along. And they’re motivated as they want to s ...Continue Reading
March 21st 2020 MDT
To those of you planning to join me on today’s ride out to Jonan Jima:I’m going to tweak the ride a bit. Once we get past the double blue bridge in Shinagawa, we’ll take a different route out to Jonan.We will not stop at the usual convenience store, instead proceed straight to the beach (about 12;20).We won’t stop there, either, just swing by in case anyone is trying to rendezvous there. Then we’ll head back the usual way, but stop for supplies at a convenience store near the Ota-ku baseball stadium. Then we’ll head int ...Continue Reading
March 19th 2020 MDT
Still-healthy bikers*For this three-day weekend: On Friday, Sal will lead a beginners’ plus ride out to Kasai Rinkai, while Peter is arranging a little hill-climbing out Kazahari Rindo way. Saturday and Sunday I’m planning a pair of beginners’ jaunts, one to Odaiba and the other to Jonan Jima. Friday Kasai Rinkai Beginners' Plus*Starting point: the Grand Hyatt Roppongi Hills at 10:30 (promptly) for a “beginners’ plus” ride out to seaside park near Disneyland. Back about 15:00. This ride is a little bit furthe ...Continue Reading
March 13th 2020 MDT
Keeping healthy, I hope.*Winter’s back for one last blast on Saturday this week, with cold rain all day. Sunday, though, we’re promised some sunshine and a possible high of around 12 degrees, so how about an intermediate ride out along the Tama River.And it looks as though the bloomin’ blossoms will be looking good next weekend (19-20 degrees and sunny), so be prepared for a cherry blossom party/ride.*Sunday Tama Loop *Intermediate-level. 55km, easy but fast. Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m ...Continue Reading
March 5th 2020 MDT
Bikers* Tomorrow will be grey and cool, Sunday perhaps a bit brighter and warmer..But social and family contingencies dictate that I limit my planned rides to the usual Saturday Odaiba beginners’ jaunt. I may do something Sunday, but not sure yet. If I do, I’ll send a note Saturday afternoon.Any and all other rides will be forwarded post haste. Have a good weekend, and stay healthy.Saturday Odaiba Beginners’*Start at the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills at 11:00 a.m. for an easy, 30-km keep-fit lope out to the island ...Continue Reading
February 28th 2020 MDT
Note from Don: This ride is likely to meet up with my group at Kasai Rinkai park.ARAKAWA FULL LOOP (Sal's route)*1-Mar-2020.Departure from Roppongi Hills Grand Hyatt 9:00 a.m sharp.75 km. Go past the Imperial Palace, down to Kinshicho, then up river and back down to crossing over to Kasai Seaside Park and return to Grand Hyatt.Intermediate ride, beginners plus pace. Good for people who want to graduate from beginner's rides. Ride Leader: James Wee*Mobile: 090-2874-4848*E-mail: sw08023jp@PROTECTED* -- Thank y ...Continue Reading
February 28th 2020 MDT
Headwaters of the Tsurumi*Saturday, Feb 29 (our extra day this year!)Meet at Roppongi Hills Grand Hyatt at 9:30 Alternate meeting spot: The Giant Bike Shop in Futago, probably a bit before 10:30 (let me know if you want to join the ride here)Route herehttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/6554605About 109 km from Roppongi back to Roppongi. Closer to 100 if you ride Futago to Futago.Stop at about noon at a grocery store in Minamiosawa where we but some bento supplies (fired chicken available I believe) which we carry ...Continue Reading
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